Winter Bentgrass - Agrostis hyemalis

Common Name: Winter Bent / Tickle Grass
Scientific Name: Agrostis hyemalis
SunConditions: Partial Shade/Full Shade
SoilConditions: Medium to Wet
Cool or Warm Season: Cool / C3
Height Range: 1 - 3 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Sp to Su
Bloom Color: Green
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: No
Blade Width: Fine (2-6 mm)
Deer Resistant:
Forage / Browse: Foliage grazed by deer and other wildlife
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Ecological/Landscape Use: Good for erosion control on disturbed/poor soils, revegetating disturbed land, naturalized areas;
Wildlife Value Highlights: Seed heads break off and tumble, dispersing seed for birds
Lepidoptera Supported by Species:
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus: Genus Agrostis generally Common Roadside Skipper, Leonard's Skipper, Fiery Skipper
For More Info: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/tickle_grass.htm